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    Vent help............!!

    GilaRRT replied to dreamrider_212's topic in General Nursing

    Very complicated subject. Are you able to take a critical care course? Here are a few things to study that will help with vent understanding. Mode: (SIMV vs PS vs CMV etc...) Tpe of ventilation:...
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    Failed Airway

    GilaRRT replied to GilaRRT's topic in Emergency

    Curious, is anybody using supraglottic devices to rescue the failed airway? I know this is quite common and effective in the EMS environment; however, is it utilized within the hospital? In addition,...
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    Mophine IM vs IV

    GilaRRT replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why not question her? EBM seems to be the way to prove good medicine. She should be able to back her actions up with good EBM. I suspect the rationale is along the lines of, "thats what I've always...
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    Need counseling on a life decision

    GilaRRT replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    Divorce + Kids + moving to another state + Nursing School = not a great recipe for success. You may want to consider sorting things out before you take on Nursing school, otherwise you are setting...
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    Mophine IM vs IV

    GilaRRT replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Why give IM if you have a functional IV? Please, somebody explain this to me. Explain how putting a needle into my a** every hour is superior to a slow IV
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    Stragegic Partnering

    GilaRRT replied to kkaz_17's topic in General Nursing

    Send me a
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    How to interupt: X-Rays & EKG

    GilaRRT replied to X-treme's topic in General Nursing

    Very complex subjects. You need to take a formal course to learn the basics of these topics. If you have the chance, the CCEMTP course covers the basics of 12 lead interpretation and looking at...
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    Has anyone taken the CEN examination?

    GilaRRT replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    You also have the option of taking an internet based exam for
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    ran out of O2

    GilaRRT replied to jenna_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps you can push through a policy of maintaining a reserve in your tanks. Many places require between a 200-500 psi reserve. This could solve your
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    Hindsight is 20/20

    GilaRRT replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    I wish I knew Apple would win the world over with Ipods, macs, and phones. Could have worked R&D back in the 90's. I would be rolling in the $$$ driving a new Jag instead of considering a used...
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    Ventilating with BVM

    GilaRRT replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Actually many nurses are notoriously poor at airway management. It is something that we do not teach, learn, or perform well or often enough and with proper technique often enough to really use...
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    100% O2 delivery disadvantages

    GilaRRT replied to Race Mom's topic in General Nursing

    Pulmonary oxygen toxicity is a major concern with high FIO2 levels. In addition, some research seems to indicate that high partial pressures of oxygen can actually cause damage in patients status post...
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    Patient crashing / K+ Rider

    GilaRRT replied to zacarias's topic in General Nursing

    Need more information on this patient. Potassium replacement is not uncommon on patients with a normal serum potassium level. For example, if I had an acidotic patient with a K of 3.7, I would expect...
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    Nursing vs the media

    GilaRRT replied to mommyRN07's topic in General Nursing

    House MD, that is some funny stuff. When that guy falls on the floor..and House yells down the hall, "Nurse, clean up on isle 10!" I hate to be the one to break it, but the average US citizen has no...
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    Cen Exam Question?!?!

    GilaRRT replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    Phiposurde, do not worry. I think my sparkling personality overwhelms people with warm fuzzies. Off topic, but, what providence are you flying in? One of my best buddies was a nurse in Alberta...
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    Spin off of dating patients. RN's dating docs?

    GilaRRT replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    Cannot say I have any problems with dating a physician. Well, I would recommend you research a few things before taking the next step: 1) Are all of his loans paid off? 2) Is he in a specialty that...
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    Calling yourself a "nurse"

    GilaRRT replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose it really depends on the context. For example, lets say I was stiffed on my last pay check and want a night out on the town. I decide to have my night, but I cannot afford to buy more than...
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    RN Schooling-How advanced is the math?

    GilaRRT replied to clarissairene's topic in General Nursing

    If you can perform basic calculations, work with basic fractions, and work through simple linear algebra, you will have no
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    Nursing has made me dislike dealing with people in general....

    GilaRRT replied to Kanani_Ikike's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, welcome to the humanity. Whoever decided to cook us humans should have left us in the galactic oven a few minutes longer, because most of us are half baked at best. I am still waiting for the...
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    Cen Exam Question?!?!

    GilaRRT replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

    The ENA book was great and it was my primary resource. You had about 500 test questions in 150 question formats. I found the questions were a great reflection of the actual CEN. In addition, you...
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    what is the major differences between an md and a nurse practitioner?

    GilaRRT replied to iamcool's topic in General Nursing

    MD: Medical Doctor/Physician NP: Registered Nurse Yes, it is that simple. A Nurse practitioner is an RN and a MD is a physician. APN's are RN's that receive advanced level education and can apply the...
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    Nurse Patient Ratios in an 8 bed CVICU

    GilaRRT replied to kat9114's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with the prior post. Anything not to this standard, run far far away from that hospital. Both Nurses and
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    RN- can I call myself Critical Care Nurse?

    GilaRRT replied to freedom22's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, CCRN is just a certification. It does not certify you to provide critical care nursing, it simply helps with knowledge validation. It is one way to prove that you have a specific amount of...
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    Nurse Patient Ratios in an 8 bed CVICU

    GilaRRT replied to kat9114's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is the RN to patient
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    Critical Care RN to OB??

    GilaRRT replied to PyshRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think the transition from ICU to OB would not be difficult and visa versa. I have always considered OB a form of critical care. You hang highly potent medications, perform advanced monitoring...